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My construction love story and lots of livestreams!


I am thrilled to share some exciting news with you. Over the last 10 months, I’ve been actively listening to your needs and feedback, and it has become clear that there is a strong demand for focused guidance on construction contracts. As a result, I am realigning my journey with my purpose and rebranding from Construction Leadership Blueprints to Construction Contract Coach??.

This realignment will allow me to get back to my true purpose: serving subcontractors. As I often say, subcontractors have my heart. And the best way I can think to serve subcontractors is by empowering you through your contracts to win more projects, eliminate claims, adn maximize profits.

I am excited about this new chapter and look forward to continuing to support you in navigating and mastering your construction contracts.


Catch the Replay! ??

If you missed the latest episode of Risk to Revenue: The Streaming Sessions with Chris Guerra, M.A.T. , check out the replay!

We talked about how you can use subcontracts as a business development tool and more.

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Catch the Replay! ??

Everyone's favorite Neighborhood Coffee Shoppe was open this week and we had more guests than ever!

Catch the replay with me, Josh Luebker , and John "Goose" Dunham , as well as guests who joined us: Patrick Ramirez , Jesus (Jesse) Hernandez , and Armando Tunales !

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Check out my Subcontractor's Ultimate Contract Management Checklist and, while you're there, throw in the Quick Reference Project Cheat Sheet!

Together, these tools will help you take ownership of your contracts, know them inside and out, and never miss a notice requirement or deadline again.

Grab them both now for only $36!


Construction LinkedIn IRL: #SavannahInSeptember

I'm so excited to announce that we have a new sponsor, Lien Randle , joining our prior sponsors, Jesus (Jesse) Hernandez and John "Goose" Dunham !

Tickets are on sale now but we have less than 10 left!! So don't wait!

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Don't wait! Grab your ticket now!


Planning on going to Ariat Dirt World Summit ??

Well, I'm super excited to be an official member of the #BetterDirtWorld family, which allows me to offer you a 10% DISCOUNT on your #DirtWorldSummit ticket.

Click here to register and use code: Megan10 at checkout!

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This is awesome! So many will be served by your hard work!

Kimberly Lopez Narbona


Today is our 7/4 anniversary*

So I thought it was a good time to share

My construction love story again:

For him it was love at first sight when he was in the audience of a risk management training I did for his company.

For me it was love at first sight... after I conducted legal research to see if I could ethically go out on a date with him; talked to my client to make sure he was ok with his lawyer dating one of his Superintendents; and after Jeremy Vickers asked me a dozen times or so.

What can I say? I've always had a low risk tolerance! ??

In any case, it was love at first date for us both. We've been inseparable ever since that first date 7 years ago. ????

*Because we got married (4 years ago) on the anniversary of our first date (7 years ago) so every year I celebrate it that way (so last year was our 6/3 anniversary).

?? From the Comments: ??

Wow, Megan! ?? Your love story could be a plot for a rom-com! Love how you did a full legal check before the first date - talk about being thorough! It’s cool to see someone apply their professional skills in such a unique way to their personal life. Shows there's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to love and careers intersecting.

Natalie Nadeau


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?? ???????????? ????????????????????????????: Research industry standards and use historical data to justify reasonable liquidated damages figures.

?? ?????????????? ???? ??????????: Define the circumstances under which liquidated damages will apply and how they will be calculated.

?? ?????????? ?????????????? ?????? ????????????????????: Include provisions for delays caused by events beyond your control.

?? Want more? Click here to grab my brand new ???????? resource for subcontractors, "??????????????????????????'?? ???????????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ??????????????"

You'll get the rest of my Top 10 Tips for mastering LDs and some extra advice on leveraging these provisions to your advantage.

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?? From the Comments: ??

Tip #4 just say no. Liquidated damages should only be implemented if there is a true 3rd party company that can measure delays on all sides. How do you defend yourself as a subcontractor if the GC isn’t phasing the sequence of the schedule properly, requiring you to work within a trade stack scenario? If developers want their jobs to finish on time, pay your bills and push your design team to be responsive. The GC’s and subcontractors are not the problem. Amen.

Matt Nicosia


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Dang I feel like Im gonna get sent to detention if I dont own the contract??Fantastic clip and fantastic message!!!!

Jesus (Jesse) Hernandez

?? Start making your subcontracts work FOR you!

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A little Friday inspo courtesy of Amy Poehler as we head into this weekend.

Stay cool out there, everyone!

?? From the Comments: ??

Amen to this.. just what I needed to hear

Joe Matulewicz


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I like the offerings and the flow. Go get ‘em, Megan Shapiro, Esq. !!

Lien Randle


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Subcontractor's Playbook for Liquidated Damages

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 9:05 am PST: Raising the Roof with Graceful Management Systems with Stephanie Brown and Tommy Stanek

Chris Guerra, M.A.T.

Building Legacy in Construction Business Development | The Networking Teacher | Ruppert Landscape ????

8 个月

So glad I was able to go live with the illustratious Megan Shapiro, Esq.! Can’t wait for more times to come!

Joe Matulewicz

Retired Active-Duty Air Force

8 个月

Thanks for the mention. I hope your weekend has been well

Jesus (Jesse) Hernandez

Trainer for the Trades, making Construction a relationship rich environment while boosting execution in the field and the office??

8 个月

Dang Im getting all kinds of love!!! and hell yeah to making that live training to a fee webinar!!!

Megan Shapiro, Esq.

Empowering Subcontractors to Review, Redline, and Negotiate their contracts like a lawyer | Construction Contract Coach | Construction Attorney | Construction Contract Academy??

8 个月

Thanks for re-sharing, Armando Tunales!

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